Meat Pie with Mashed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until done.
2. 2
   Drain, mash them, and stir in the butter and milk.
3. 3
   Season with salt and beat well.
4. 4
   For the filling, fry the onions in 3 1/2 tablespoons of the oil, stirring occasionally.
5. 5
   Start on very low heat with a lid on until they are soft, then let them color with the lid off.
6. 6
   Add the ground meat, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and allspice, and cook, crushing and turning the meat over, for 10 minutes.
7. 7
   If you like, strain off the fat.
8. 8
   Heat the pine nuts in about 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a skillet, shaking the pan to brown them lightly all over, then stir them into the meat mixture.
9. 9
   If you like, stir in the raisins.
10. 10
    Spread a layer of meat filling at the bottom of a large baking dish (about 14 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches), cover with a layer of mashed potatoes, and press down to flatten.
11. 11
    Bake in a preheated 400F oven for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.